Leadership Programs - Guiding / Instruction There are two main paths available to people looking for careers on the water; guiding and instructing. All ocean kayak instructors in Canada are certified by Paddle Canada, while ocean kayak guides have a choice of 3 certifying bodies. Although there is some cross over between guiding and instructing certifications, it is very limited. You must be sure to take courses that are recognized by the certifying body to whom you wish to belong. Though each guiding organization is founded and managed with different philosophies, all have similar requirements for certification and are credible organizations recognized by most employers. Specific details on each can be found on their respective web sites, listed below. PC - Paddle Canada CFOKE - Canadian Federation of Ocean Kayak Educators SKGABC - Sea Kayak Guides Alliance of British Columbia ACSKG - Association of Canadian Sea Kayak Guides Each organization requires that you maintain an active membership by paying a yearly fee, providing copies of a first aid ticket, a VHF radio operators license (as required) and submit yearly log books or course reports. Whichever direction you decide to go your first step will be to get out on the water and build up a solid foundation of paddling and rescue skills. Ecomarine offers many courses that teach you all the skills you will need to participate in any of the multi-day instructional or guiding programs listed. For information on joining the ecomarine instructor team see the employment link on our home page. Flatwater Instructor Level One Instructor Day Guide Assistant Overnight Guide